West Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Laurent Clerc

By Michael Herrick, September 2, 2016

1. Laurent Clerc Marker

Inscription.

Laurent Clerc. .

Laurent Clerc The Apostle To The Deaf Mutes Of The New World. (north face)

Laurent Clerc A.M. Born in La Balme, France December 26, 1785 Landed at New York August 9, 1816 Died at Hartford July 18, 1869. (south face)

Erected By The Deaf Mutes Of America to the Memory Of Their Benefactor The Pupil of Sicard The Associate of Gallaudet Who Left His Native Land To Elevate Them By His Teaching And Encourage Them By His Example. . This historical marker is in West Hartford in Hartford County Connecticut

Laurent Clerc
The Apostle
To The Deaf Mutes Of The
New World

(north face)

Laurent Clerc A.M.
Born in La Balme, France
December 26, 1785
Landed at New York
August 9, 1816
Died at Hartford
July 18, 1869

(south face)

Erected By The Deaf Mutes
Of America to the Memory
Of Their Benefactor
The Pupil of Sicard
The Associate of Gallaudet
Who Left His Native Land
To Elevate Them
By His Teaching
And Encourage Them
By His Example

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 41° 46.25′ N, 72° 44.783′ W. Marker is in West Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Linnard Road, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Located in front of the American School for the Deaf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 North Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (within shouting distance of this marker);

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.